Decorated intelligence and cybersecurity executive with four decades of U.S. government leadership joins Sekur to advise on secure communications strategy for government, diplomatic, and enterprise markets
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 23, 2026 / Sekur Private Data, Inc., a Miami based leading Swiss-hosted cybersecurity, private communications, and defense communications company serving enterprise, government, and defense clients, and wholly owned U.S. based subsidiary of Sekur Private Data (OTCQB:SWISF)(CSE:SKUR)(FRA:GDT0) (“Sekur” or the “Company“), is pleased to announce the appointment of Annette L. Redmond to its Strategic Advisory Board. Ms. Redmond brings an extraordinary 40-year career across the U.S. Intelligence Community, the Department of Defense, and the Department of State, where she built and reformed numerous organizations and led intelligence operations, information technology, data management, and system interoperability at the highest levels of government.
Ms. Redmond most recently served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Intelligence Policy and Coordination in the Department of State’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR) from September 2019 until her retirement in December 2023. In that role she led the development, coordination, and implementation of policy across a broad range of intelligence operations and counterintelligence activities and provided strategic direction to the Department’s support to the Intelligence Community and foreign policy oversight of sensitive intelligence operations.
“We are honored to welcome Annette Redmond to our Strategic Advisory Board,” said Alain Ghiai, Chief Executive Officer of Sekur Private Data “Her unparalleled experience leading secure intelligence operations and information systems at the Department of State, the Department of Defense, and across the Intelligence Community is precisely the expertise that governments, diplomatic officials, and enterprises demand from their communications partners. As we expand our corporate and government offerings, Annette’s insight will be invaluable in guiding our strategy.”
“Throughout my career across the Intelligence Community, the Department of Defense, and the Department of State’s Bureau of Intelligence and Research, safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining secure, sovereign control over communications was a constant national security imperative,” said Annette L. Redmond. “Governments, diplomatic missions, and the intelligence and foreign policy professionals who serve them require communications they can trust under a single jurisdiction, with rigorous protection of classified and sensitive information. I look forward to bringing that perspective to Sekur and helping advance secure, private communications for the public-sector and diplomatic clients who depend on them most.”
Annette L. Redmond completed a distinguished 40-year U.S. government career spanning the Intelligence Community, the Department of Defense, and the Department of State. She served more than 21 years as an Army Military Intelligence officer, leading intelligence operations as a Joint Task Force J2, commander, and operational intelligence expert at both tactical and strategic echelons, including a J2 deployment to Israel, support to multiple Combatant Commands, and strategy and innovation roles in the Pentagon at the Army and Joint Staff levels.
She then spent more than 12 years as a Senior Executive in the Department of Defense, culminating as the Army’s Intelligence Chief Information Officer, overseeing global intelligence IT capabilities for more than 57,000 military, civilian, and contractor professionals.
At the Department of State, Ms. Redmond served as the Department’s first Intelligence Chief Information Officer before being selected as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Intelligence Policy and Coordination in 2019. Since retiring in December 2023, she has served on numerous boards and founded Primus Global Solutions, addressing intelligence operations, cyber, IT, data management, and system interoperability challenges.
Appointment strengthens Sekur as a Swiss-hosted diplomatic solution for international dialogue and negotiations
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2026 / Sekur Private Data, Inc., a Miami based leading Swiss-hosted cybersecurity, private communications, and defense communications company serving enterprise, government, and defense clients, and wholly owned U.S. based subsidiary of Sekur Private Data (OTCQB:SWISF)(CSE:SKUR)(FRA:GDT0) (“Sekur” or the “Company“), is pleased to announce that it has appointed Nathan R. Price as Special Advisor for Diplomacy & Intelligence.
Nathan R. Price was a former foreign affairs analyst and peacemaker at the U.S. Department of State, where he helped end the U.S. war in Afghanistan over the course of two U.S. presidencies. Price was one of a handful of individuals involved in supporting the most sensitive and complex final negotiation efforts. He counts over a decade of diplomatic experience, most within the Bureau of Intelligence & Research (INR), where the rubber meets the road on intelligence and policy at the State Department.
INR is unique and famous within the U.S. intelligence community in that it is a research shop physically residing within the U.S. Department of State headquarters in Foggy Bottom. Its origins date back to the research wing of the storied Office of Strategic Services (OSS) that conducted intelligence collection and covert operations behind enemy lines in WWII.
Because INR is only a few hundred strong, its elite analysts stand side-by-side with America’s senior most diplomats in Washington. Serving within INR provides globally unique insight into how intelligence is used in the real world to make foreign policy decisions. In INR, Price saw firsthand the high importance of secure communications methods for U.S. diplomats. Specifically, he studied how U.S. negotiators use various communication methodologies to negotiate peace across complex international boundaries and in hostile counterintelligence environments. To this day, such methods span open electronic communications, encrypted methodologies, and even couriers.
These insights inspired Price to seek to build additional secure communication options for U.S. officials, which ultimately brought him to advise Sekur after growing his private sector expertise following U.S. federal service. Switzerland is globally renowned for both its neutrality, and its historical hosting of sensitive negotiations of all kinds.
In addition to his diplomatic and intelligence experience, Price is a trained graduate of the Georgetown University Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, the oldest school of international affairs in the United States, founded in 1919 in the wake of the devastation of WWI to birth the next generation of U.S. foreign policy thought leaders.
Sekur delivers secure diplomatic and government communications engineered to work within and beyond the Sekur network, operating independently of conventional telecommunications infrastructure to reduce exposure to interception, data harvesting, and surveillance. No Sekur solution data mines or location tracks its users. All solutions are built on proprietary architecture with zero reliance on Big Tech infrastructure or open-source code – built to meet the privacy and confidentiality requirements of diplomats, negotiators, government agencies, and organizations handling sensitive communications. Government and diplomatic deployments are supported by on-premises infrastructure options for full data sovereignty and institutional control.
An institutional-grade encrypted email platform designed for diplomats, negotiators, senior officials, and government bodies handling confidential and sensitive correspondence. Built on proprietary architecture with zero Big Tech dependencies and no metadata tracking, SekurMail keeps sensitive communications private between sender and recipient. Key capabilities include SekurSend/SekurReply for secure delivery to non-Sekur recipients without exposing sender identity or message content; full message delivery control and audit capability; encrypted file transfer; custom domain support for organizational integration; and active protection against phishing, social engineering, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks targeting diplomatic and government networks.
A secure messaging platform providing end-to-end encrypted text, file transfer, voice messages, and collaboration capabilities for delegations, missions, and officials handling confidential information. Features include self-destructing messages for added privacy, encrypted file transfers, and compliance-grade archiving for recordkeeping and audit requirements. Cross-network secure communications with non-Sekur users are supported via Chat-by-Invite – enabling secure coordination with external counterparts and partner missions without compromising the network. Each user is assigned a unique Sekur ID for identity verification and contact authentication, with no phone number required – preserving user privacy across all environments.
A government-grade Virtual Private Network leveraging proprietary HeliX encryption technology, engineered to provide secure internet access, identity obfuscation, and traffic protection for officials, diplomats, and delegations operating from posts abroad, while traveling, or across untrusted foreign networks. SekurVPN maintains zero data logging, ensuring no record of user activity exists that could be exposed through legal process, network compromise, or third-party collection. Built for use cases where standard commercial VPN solutions present unacceptable privacy and security risk.
An institutional-grade secure email relay solution that enables domain splitting – allowing institutions to establish secure communications at the ministerial, ambassadorial, or senior staff level without requiring full organizational migration or infrastructure overhaul. SekurRelay removes one of the most significant barriers to large-scale government and institutional deployment, enabling phased adoption that protects the highest-value officials and communications immediately while broader rollout proceeds. Designed for foreign ministries, diplomatic missions, and government institutions requiring rapid, low-friction elevation of communications security at the leadership tier.
A fully encrypted voice and video communications platform engineered on proprietary HeliX data transfer architecture, purpose-built to defeat telecom network tracing, resist Pegasus-style malware intrusion, and support Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements. SekurOne is designed for diplomats, negotiators, and senior officials conducting confidential or sensitive dialogue where standard carrier-based voice and video platforms present unacceptable interception and exploitation risk. Call-by-Invite capability via SMS or SekurSend email ensures controlled access and eliminates unsolicited contact. Each user is assigned a unique Sekur ID for identity management, with no phone number required – preserving user privacy across all voice and video communications.
Sekur and AdRevv to target database of 271 million people searching for privacy VPN, secure emails and messaging and privacy phones
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 16, 2026 / Sekur Private Data, Inc., a Miami based leading Swiss-hosted cybersecurity, private communications, and defense communications company serving enterprise, government, and defense clients, and wholly owned U.S. based subsidiary of Sekur Private Data (OTCQB:SWISF)(CSE:SKUR)(FRA:GDT0) (“Sekur” or the “Company“), is pleased to announce that it has signed a partnership agreement with U.S. based AdRevv, targeting users searching for privacy solutions such as VPN, secure email, secure messaging and secure voice calls.
The partnership is based on a revenue share between Sekur and AdRevv for all sales generated through AdRevv, with AdRevv receiving 40% of revenue on SekurVPN sales and 25% on all other Sekur solutions. AdRevv will target its 271 million people database in the USA, using AI to identify users actively searching online for solutions such as those Sekur offers. The program is expected to start in July 2026 for a minimum of 12 months, deploying 1,000,000 retargeting emails per month to convert interested users.
Sekur delivers secure business communications engineered to work within and beyond the Sekur network, operating independently of conventional telecommunications infrastructure to reduce exposure to interception, data harvesting, and surveillance. No Sekur solution data mines or location tracks its users. All solutions are built on proprietary architecture with zero reliance on Big Tech infrastructure or open-source code – built to meet the privacy and compliance requirements of enterprises, professionals, and organizations handling sensitive information. Enterprise and government deployments are supported by on-premises infrastructure options for full data sovereignty and organizational control.
An enterprise-grade encrypted email platform designed for executives, professionals, and organizations handling confidential business communications. Built on proprietary architecture with zero Big Tech dependencies and no metadata tracking, SekurMail keeps sensitive communications private between sender and recipient. Key capabilities include SekurSend/SekurReply for secure delivery to non-Sekur recipients without exposing sender identity or message content; full message delivery control and audit capability; encrypted file transfer; custom domain support for organizational integration; and active protection against phishing, social engineering, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks targeting corporate and administrative networks.
A secure messaging platform providing end-to-end encrypted text, file transfer, voice messages, and collaboration capabilities for teams and professionals handling confidential information. Features include self-destructing messages for added privacy, encrypted file transfers, and compliance-grade archiving for recordkeeping and audit requirements. Cross-network secure communications with non-Sekur users are supported via Chat-by-Invite – enabling secure coordination with external partners and clients without compromising the network. Each user is assigned a unique Sekur ID for identity verification and contact authentication, with no phone number required – preserving user privacy across all environments.
An enterprise-grade Virtual Private Network leveraging proprietary HeliX encryption technology, engineered to provide secure internet access, identity obfuscation, and traffic protection for professionals and organizations operating across remote, traveling, or untrusted network environments. SekurVPN maintains zero data logging, ensuring no record of user activity exists that could be exposed through legal process, network compromise, or third-party collection. Built for use cases where standard commercial VPN solutions present unacceptable privacy and security risk.
An enterprise-grade secure email relay solution that enables domain splitting – allowing organizations to establish secure communications at the executive, board, or senior staff level without requiring full organizational migration or infrastructure overhaul. SekurRelay removes one of the most significant barriers to large-scale enterprise and government deployment, enabling phased adoption that protects the highest-value personnel and communications immediately while broader organizational rollout proceeds. Designed for enterprises, regulated industries, and government organizations requiring rapid, low-friction elevation of communications security at the executive tier.
A fully encrypted voice and video communications platform engineered on proprietary HeliX data transfer architecture, purpose-built to defeat telecom network tracing, resist Pegasus-style malware intrusion, and support Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements. SekurVoice is designed for executives and professionals conducting confidential or sensitive conversations where standard carrier-based voice and video platforms present unacceptable interception and exploitation risk. Call-by-Invite capability via SMS or SekurSend email ensures controlled access and eliminates unsolicited contact. Each user is assigned a unique Sekur ID for identity management, with no phone number required – preserving user privacy across all voice and video communications.
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 11, 2026 / Sekur Private Data Ltd. (OTCQB:SWISF)(CSE:SKUR)(FRA:GDT0) (“Sekur” or the “Company”), a leading Swiss-hosted and on-premises sovereign defense communications and cybersecurity company purpose-built for defense, intelligence community, government, and enterprise clients, is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement to raise gross proceeds of up to CA$2,000,000 (US$1,400,000) (the “Private Placement”) through the issuance of up to 20,000,000 units (each a “Unit”). Each Unit consists of one common share (a “Share”) priced at CA$0.10 (US$0.07) per share, and one full share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”). Each Full Warrant will entitle the holder to purchase a Common share at a price of CA$0.14 (US$0.10) per share for a period of 36 months from the closing date (the “Warrant Term”).
The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the Private Placement for sales efforts of its upcoming SekurOne solution and U.S. Government sector sales, as well as general business development and general working purposes.
Shares issued pursuant to the Financing will be subject to a four-month hold period according to applicable securities laws of Canada.
Finders’ fees may be payable on the private placement, subject to the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.
For more company information, please visit https://sekur.com
Second defense distributor agreement marks the Company’s entry into Defense, Intelligence and Special Operations communications, with SOF Week driving additional pipeline opportunities across defense and special operations sectors
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 27, 2026 / Sekur Private Data, Inc., a Miami-based Swiss-hosted defense communications and cybersecurity company purpose-built for defense, intelligence community, government, and enterprise clients, and wholly owned U.S. based subsidiary of Sekur Private Data (OTCQB:SWISF)(CSE:SKUR)(FRA:GDT0) (“Sekur” or the “Company“), is pleased to announce the signing of a partner distribution agreement with Elyon International Inc. (“Elyon”), a Vancouver, Washington based, SBA Certified, Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned Small Business with a nearly 30-year history of successfully delivering integrated mission support outcomes.
Sekur and Elyon are identifying specific target users for Sekur’s defense grade communications suite and its latest Sekur voice and video capabilities launching in late June 2026. The Company expects sales to start once training with Elyon has been completed in the next 60 days.
Additionally, on May 17th, one day ahead of SOF Week, Sekur’s CEO, Strategic Board and Special Advisors hosted 40 invited guests from government, defense and special operations command for a presentation of the Company’s capabilities, highlighted by a live BETA demonstration of the first Sekur encrypted, anonymous call. The demonstration showcased SekurOne, the Company’s new all-in-one plan featuring encrypted voice, video, email, messenger and VPN, available at US$3,000 per year. Full pricing is available at https://sekur.com/en/pricing.
The Company has been working to embed Sekur as a mission-critical communications provider across the Defense, Intelligence, and Military sectors through its newly appointed Strategic and Special Advisors – seasoned veterans of the U.S. defense and intelligence community – to establish Sekur as the go-to platform for defense-grade operational communications and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection. Initial engagement with defense and intelligence community stakeholders has been strongly positive, with multiple qualification conversations underway that the Company anticipates converting to contracted deployments.
The Company is pleased to announce that its senior executives and defense-sector strategic advisors attended the SOF Week Annual Conference in Tampa from May 18 to 21, 2026. During the conference, Sekur conducted live capability demonstrations of its full defense communications suite – including SekurOne, SekurMessenger and SekurVPN – to procurement decision-makers, SOCOM leadership and acquisition officers across U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) and other components of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Company believes these discussions may lead to potential defense-sector partnerships and channel agreements in the months ahead.
The Company is pleased to announce that it has successfully tested and demonstrated its BETA testing phase of Sekur- a fully integrated, defense-ready communications suite combining CUI-compliant encrypted voice, video, video conferencing, secure email, hardened messaging, and VPN into a single operator platform. The first roll out of SekurOne is expected to be available for sale in the third week of June, with video capabilities and video conferencing available by late July 2026. SekurOne plans begin at US$3,500/year and include a Sekur-provisioned privacy eSIM data card – purpose-configured for operational security and carrier-independent deployment in the field.
Sekur delivers mission-critical secure communications engineered for operation within and outside the Sekur network, bypassing traditional telecommunications infrastructure and eliminating exposure to interception, signals exploitation, phone record compromise, and network surveillance. No Sekur solution data mines or location tracks its operators. All solutions are built on proprietary architecture with zero reliance on Big Tech infrastructure or open-source code – purpose-built for defense, intelligence community, and federal agency operational environments. Government and defense deployments are supported by on-premises infrastructure options for full data sovereignty and operational control.
A defense-grade encrypted email platform engineered for personnel operating at the command level across military, federal agency, and intelligence community environments. Built on proprietary architecture with zero Big Tech dependencies and no metadata tracking, SekurMail ensures that mission-sensitive communications remain strictly compartmented between sender and recipient. Operational capabilities include SekurSend/SekurReply for secure transmission to non-Sekur personnel without exposing operator identities or message content; full message delivery control and audit capability; encrypted file transfer; custom domain support for organizational integration; and active countermeasures against phishing, social engineering, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks targeting command and administrative networks.
A hardened, field-deployable secure messaging platform providing end-to-end encrypted text, file transfer, voice recordings, and collaboration capabilities for personnel operating in sensitive, denied, or contested environments. Features include self-destructing messages for operational security, encrypted file transfers, and compliance-grade archiving for after-action and audit requirements. Cross-network secure communications with non-Sekur personnel are supported via Chat-by-Invite – enabling secure coordination with external mission partners without network compromise. Each operator is assigned a unique Sekur ID for identity vetting and contact authentication, with no phone number required – preserving personnel anonymity and OPSEC integrity across all operational environments.
A military-standard Virtual Private Network leveraging proprietary HeliX encryption technology, engineered to provide secure internet access, identity obfuscation, and traffic protection for personnel operating in sensitive, forward-deployed, or hostile environments. SekurVPN maintains zero data logging, ensuring no operator activity record exists that could be exploited through legal process, network compromise, or adversarial collection. Purpose-built for use cases where standard commercial VPN solutions present unacceptable counterintelligence and operational security risk.
An enterprise-grade secure email relay solution that enables domain splitting – allowing organizations to establish secure communications at the command, executive, or senior staff level without requiring full organizational migration or infrastructure overhaul. SekurRelay eliminates one of the most significant barriers to large-scale defense and government deployment, enabling phased adoption that protects the highest-value personnel and communications immediately while broader organizational implementation proceeds. Designed for defense contractors, federal agencies, and IC components requiring rapid, low-friction elevation of communications security at the command tier.
A fully encrypted voice and video communications platform engineered on proprietary HeliX data transfer architecture, purpose-built to defeat telecom network tracing, resist Pegasus-style malware intrusion, and support Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements. SekurVoice is designed for personnel conducting sensitive, covert, or classified-adjacent communications where standard carrier-based voice and video platforms present unacceptable interception and exploitation risk. Call-by-Invite capability via SMS or SekurSend email ensures controlled operator access and eliminates unsolicited contact vectors. Each user is assigned a unique Sekur ID for operational vetting and identity management, with no phone number required – preserving personnel anonymity across all voice and video operations.
ELYON International, Inc. (ELYON) is a mission-focused services partner that helps organizations with highly regulated, multi-disciplinary, multi-domain environments achieve three core outcomes – enabling mission success, improving operational performance, and maximizing technology ROI – through an integrated approach spanning digital modernization, process improvement, and knowledge management. Underpinning these focus areas is a suite of technology enablers including AI/ML for automation and decision support, secure and scalable cloud environments, cybersecurity for operational protection, data and geospatial intelligence for informed decision-making, and systems integration for cross-platform interoperability. Our overarching message, captured in our tagline “One Team. One Plan. One Goal,” emphasizes a unified, outcomes-driven partnership model where strategy, technology, and people align to deliver measurable mission value.
ELYON is a Vancouver, Washington based, SBA Certified, Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned Small Business with a nearly 30-year history of successfully delivering integrated mission support outcomes.
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 — Sekur Private Data, Inc., a Miami-based Swiss-hosted defense communications and cybersecurity company purpose-built for defense, intelligence community, government, and enterprise clients, and wholly owned U.S.-based subsidiary of Sekur Private Data (OTCQB: SWISF)(CSE: SKUR)(FRA: GDT0) (“Sekur” or the “Company”), is pleased to provide the following updates on its recent activities.
The Company has been working to embed Sekur as a mission-critical communications provider across the Defense, Intelligence, and Military sectors through its newly appointed Strategic and Special Advisors — seasoned veterans of the U.S. defense and intelligence community — to establish Sekur as the go-to platform for defense-grade operational communications and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection. Initial engagement with defense and intelligence community stakeholders has been strongly positive, with multiple qualification conversations underway that the Company anticipates converting to contracted deployments.
The Company is pleased to announce that it is in the final BETA testing phase of SekurVoice — a fully integrated, defense-ready communications suite combining CUI-compliant encrypted voice, secure email, hardened messaging, and VPN into a single operator platform. The first roll out will be called SekurVoice and is expected to be available for sale in early June, with video capabilities and video conferencing available by July 2026.
To date, Sekur has received several requests for SekurVoice and plans to roll out the first accounts in the first week of June. The Company projects deployment of no fewer than 1,000 SekurVoice operator accounts in the next 12–18 months, driven by existing reservations from defense partners, resellers, and government channel partners. SekurVoice plans begin at US$3,500/year and include a Sekur-provisioned privacy eSIM data card — purpose-configured for operational security and carrier-independent deployment in the field.
The Company is pleased to announce that its senior executives and defense-sector strategic advisors will be deployed to SOF Week Annual Conference in Tampa, May 18–21, 2026. During the conference, Sekur will conduct live capability demonstrations of its full defense communications suite — including SekurVoice, SekurMessenger, and SekurVPN — targeting procurement decision-makers, SOCOM leadership, and acquisition officers across U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) and partner nation defense components represented at the conference.
Additionally, the Company anticipates announcing multiple defense-sector partnerships and channel agreements in the months ahead, emanating from the conference attendance. The Company is presently in final negotiations on at least one strategic teaming agreement with a prime defense contractor and will make an announcement once everything has been signed, no later than May 25th.
Sekur delivers mission-critical secure communications engineered for operation within and outside the Sekur network, bypassing traditional telecommunications infrastructure and eliminating exposure to interception, signals exploitation, phone record compromise, and network surveillance. No Sekur solution data mines or location tracks its operators. All solutions are built on proprietary architecture with zero reliance on Big Tech infrastructure or open-source code — purpose-built for defense, intelligence community, and federal agency operational environments. Government and defense deployments are supported by on-premises infrastructure options for full data sovereignty and operational control.
A defense-grade encrypted email platform engineered for personnel operating at the command level across military, federal agency, and intelligence community environments. Built on proprietary architecture with zero Big Tech dependencies and no metadata tracking, SekurMail ensures that mission-sensitive communications remain strictly compartmented between sender and recipient. Operational capabilities include SekurSend/SekurReply for secure transmission to non-Sekur personnel without exposing operator identities or message content; full message delivery control and audit capability; encrypted file transfer; custom domain support for organizational integration; and active countermeasures against phishing, social engineering, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks targeting command and administrative networks.
A hardened, field-deployable secure messaging platform providing end-to-end encrypted text, file transfer, voice recordings, and collaboration capabilities for personnel operating in sensitive, denied, or contested environments. Features include self-destructing messages for operational security, encrypted file transfers, and compliance-grade archiving for after-action and audit requirements. Cross-network secure communications with non-Sekur personnel are supported via Chat-by-Invite — enabling secure coordination with external mission partners without network compromise. Each operator is assigned a unique Sekur ID for identity vetting and contact authentication, with no phone number required — preserving personnel anonymity and OPSEC integrity across all operational environments.
A military-standard Virtual Private Network leveraging proprietary HeliX encryption technology, engineered to provide secure internet access, identity obfuscation, and traffic protection for personnel operating in sensitive, forward-deployed, or hostile environments. SekurVPN maintains zero data logging, ensuring no operator activity record exists that could be exploited through legal process, network compromise, or adversarial collection. Purpose-built for use cases where standard commercial VPN solutions present unacceptable counterintelligence and operational security risk.
An enterprise-grade secure email relay solution that enables domain splitting — allowing organizations to establish secure communications at the command, executive, or senior staff level without requiring full organizational migration or infrastructure overhaul. SekurRelay eliminates one of the most significant barriers to large-scale defense and government deployment, enabling phased adoption that protects the highest-value personnel and communications immediately while broader organizational implementation proceeds. Designed for defense contractors, federal agencies, and IC components requiring rapid, low-friction elevation of communications security at the command tier.
A fully encrypted voice and video communications platform engineered on proprietary HeliX data transfer architecture, purpose-built to defeat telecom network tracing, resist Pegasus-style malware intrusion, and support Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements. SekurVoice is designed for personnel conducting sensitive, covert, or classified-adjacent communications where standard carrier-based voice and video platforms present unacceptable interception and exploitation risk. Call-by-Invite capability via SMS or SekurSend email ensures controlled operator access and eliminates unsolicited contact vectors. Each user is assigned a unique Sekur ID for operational vetting and identity management, with no phone number required — preserving personnel anonymity across all voice and video operations.
The Company also wishes to announce that it has issued 11,625,000 options to consultants of the Company. The options are exercisable for a period of 24 months at a price of $0.14 CAD (USD $0.10). The Company also issued 4,398,728 options to directors, officers, and consultants of the Company. The options are exercisable for a period of 48 months at a price of $0.14 CAD (USD $0.10). The Company issued 6,147,999 shares to consultants of the Company.
Sekur Private Data is a Swiss-hosted defense communications and cybersecurity company delivering mission-critical secure communications solutions to military, intelligence community, government, and enterprise clients. Engineered on proprietary architecture with zero reliance on Big Tech infrastructure or open-source code, Sekur’s platform — comprising SekurMail, SekurMessenger, SekurVPN, SekurVoice, and SekurRelay — provides end-to-end encrypted communications supporting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements, OPSEC-grade identity protection, and full data sovereignty through on-premises infrastructure options. Grounded in Swiss privacy law and purpose-built for the operational demands of defense, federal agency, and intelligence community environments, Sekur sells its solutions through its website www.sekur.com, approved distributors and telecommunications companies globally, and through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), Contract No. 47QTCA18D0089.
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 29, 2026 — Sekur Private Data, Inc., a Miami-based Swiss-hosted cybersecurity, private communications, and defense communications company serving enterprise, government, and defense clients, and wholly owned U.S.-based subsidiary of Sekur Private Data (OTCQB: SWISF)(CSE: SKUR)(FRA: GDT0) (“Sekur” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the appointment of Lieutenant General Raymond Palumbo, U.S. Army (Retired), as Chairman of its Strategic Advisory Board. A decorated three-star general with 34 years of uniformed service, General Palumbo brings unparalleled military leadership, defense intelligence expertise, and deep operational experience to Sekur as the company accelerates its expansion into the military, defense, and government communications markets and establishes itself as a trusted platform for defense-grade secure communications and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection.
Lieutenant General Palumbo’s appointment as Chairman of Sekur’s Strategic Advisory Board brings to the company a leader who has operated at the absolute apex of U.S. military and defense intelligence. Over a 34-year career in uniform, General Palumbo led both conventional and special operations forces in peacetime and combat, commanded at every echelon, and ultimately served as the Director for Defense Intelligence — one of the most senior intelligence positions in the U.S. military establishment.
In that role, General Palumbo simultaneously led the Pentagon’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Task Force — an organization responsible for delivering advanced airborne, terrestrial, and maritime sensor platforms, communication systems, and intelligence analysis to warfighters and allied forces around the globe. His tenure at the intersection of defense technology, intelligence collection, and operational communications gives him a firsthand understanding of exactly the threat environment Sekur’s platforms are engineered to defeat.
General Palumbo’s operational career represents the full spectrum of U.S. Army leadership. He served as Assistant Commanding General of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), as Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), and as Commander of U.S. Army Alaska — commands that demanded mastery of rapid decision-making, communications security, and operations in denied and contested environments where secure communications are not a preference but a survival requirement.
Following his retirement from uniformed service, General Palumbo founded Venturi Solutions LLC, a defense strategy firm delivering solutions across the aerospace, defense, intelligence, and technology sectors. He currently serves on the boards of ELTA North America Inc., W.S. Darley & Company, Inc., Quantum Systems Inc., and Tekscend Photomasks Round Rock, Inc., and has served as a senior advisor to McKinsey’s Aerospace and Defense practice — bringing the full weight of his military and private sector experience to Sekur’s strategic leadership.
As Chairman of Sekur’s Strategic Advisory Board, General Palumbo will provide executive-level strategic guidance on Sekur’s expansion into military and defense communications markets, advise on the development of government and defense procurement strategies, and leverage his extensive network across the U.S. defense establishment, special operations community, and Intelligence Community to position Sekur as the secure communications platform of choice for military and defense-sector customers.
General Palumbo will work in close coordination with Sekur’s newly appointed Chief Technology Officer, John T. Lewis — a 34-year CIA Senior Intelligence Service Executive Expert and CIA Trailblazer Medal recipient — to align Sekur’s technology roadmap with defense and government market requirements, advance the company’s positioning as a trusted CUI-compliant platform, and guide Sekur’s engagement with defense contractors, federal agencies, and military commands.
The appointment of Lieutenant General Palumbo as Chairman signals Sekur’s deliberate and accelerating commitment to the military, defense, and government communications market. General Palumbo’s operational military command experience and John Lewis’s technical intelligence and defense communications expertise form a leadership combination uniquely positioned to navigate the complex procurement, security certification, and operational requirements of defense and government customers worldwide.
“Secure communications is not an abstract concept for me — it is a mission-critical operational requirement I lived every day for 34 years in the military. From special operations in the field to leading the Pentagon’s ISR Task Force, the ability to communicate securely and reliably in hostile, denied, and surveilled environments was the difference between mission success and mission failure. Sekur has built a defense-grade secure communications platform that addresses exactly those requirements — with both Swiss-hosted and data sovereign on-premises infrastructure for government and agencies requirements, proprietary architecture, and zero reliance on systems that adversaries have already demonstrated they can exploit. I am honored to chair Sekur’s Strategic Advisory Board and committed to helping bring these capabilities to the military and defense communities that need them most.”
— Raymond Palumbo, Chairman of the Sekur Strategic Advisory Board
“The appointment of Lt. Gen. Raymond Palumbo as Chairman of our Strategic Advisory Board is a defining moment for Sekur. His 34-year career leading special operations forces, commanding defense intelligence at the Pentagon, and advising the highest levels of the U.S. defense establishment gives Sekur a level of military credibility and strategic access that simply cannot be manufactured. General Palumbo will guide our military and defense sector strategy, lead our Strategic Advisory Board, and help us fulfill our mission of becoming the world’s most trusted defense-grade secure communications platform — including our commitment to becoming a recognized leader in Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection for defense contractors, federal agencies, and the Intelligence Community. His appointment reinforces our commitment to being the world’s most trusted platform for secure, private communications at every classification level.”
— Alain Ghiai, CEO of Sekur
Lieutenant General Raymond Palumbo is a retired U.S. Army Three-Star General with 34 years of uniformed service leading conventional and special operations forces in peacetime and combat. He completed his military career as Director for Defense Intelligence and Commander of the Pentagon’s ISR Task Force. He served as Assistant Commanding General of the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command, and Commander of U.S. Army Alaska. He is the founder and senior partner of Venturi Solutions LLC and currently serves on the boards of ELTA North America Inc., W.S. Darley & Company, Inc., Quantum Systems Inc., and Tekscend Photomasks Round Rock, Inc. General Palumbo holds a B.S. in Engineering from West Point, an M.S. in Administration from Central Michigan University, an M.S. in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, and is a graduate of the British Higher Command and Staff course at the British Defense College. He is a master Army aviator and parachutist.
Sekur delivers mission-critical secure communications engineered for operation within and outside the Sekur network, bypassing traditional telecommunications infrastructure and eliminating exposure to interception, signals exploitation, phone record compromise, and network surveillance. No Sekur solution data mines or location tracks its operators. All solutions are built on proprietary architecture with zero reliance on Big Tech infrastructure or open-source code — purpose-built for defense, intelligence community, and federal agency operational environments. Government and defense deployments are supported by on-premises infrastructure options for full data sovereignty and operational control.
A defense-grade encrypted email platform engineered for personnel operating at the command level across military, federal agency, and intelligence community environments. Built on proprietary architecture with zero Big Tech dependencies and no metadata tracking, SekurMail ensures that mission-sensitive communications remain strictly compartmented between sender and recipient. Operational capabilities include SekurSend/SekurReply for secure transmission to non-Sekur personnel without exposing operator identities or message content; full message delivery control and audit capability; encrypted file transfer; custom domain support for organizational integration; and active countermeasures against phishing, social engineering, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks targeting command and administrative networks.
A hardened, field-deployable secure messaging platform providing end-to-end encrypted text, file transfer, voice recordings, and collaboration capabilities for personnel operating in sensitive, denied, or contested environments. Features include self-destructing messages for operational security, encrypted file transfers, and compliance-grade archiving for after-action and audit requirements. Cross-network secure communications with non-Sekur personnel are supported via Chat-by-Invite — enabling secure coordination with external mission partners without network compromise. Each operator is assigned a unique Sekur ID for identity vetting and contact authentication, with no phone number required — preserving personnel anonymity and OPSEC integrity across all operational environments.
A military-standard Virtual Private Network leveraging proprietary HeliX encryption technology, engineered to provide secure internet access, identity obfuscation, and traffic protection for personnel operating in sensitive, forward-deployed, or hostile environments. SekurVPN maintains zero data logging, ensuring no operator activity record exists that could be exploited through legal process, network compromise, or adversarial collection. Purpose-built for use cases where standard commercial VPN solutions present unacceptable counterintelligence and operational security risk.
An enterprise-grade secure email relay solution that enables domain splitting — allowing organizations to establish secure communications at the command, executive, or senior staff level without requiring full organizational migration or infrastructure overhaul. SekurRelay eliminates one of the most significant barriers to large-scale defense and government deployment, enabling phased adoption that protects the highest-value personnel and communications immediately while broader organizational implementation proceeds. Designed for defense contractors, federal agencies, and IC components requiring rapid, low-friction elevation of communications security at the command tier.
A fully encrypted voice and video communications platform engineered on proprietary HeliX data transfer architecture, purpose-built to defeat telecom network tracing, resist Pegasus-style malware intrusion, and support Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements. SekurVoice is designed for personnel conducting sensitive, covert, or classified-adjacent communications where standard carrier-based voice and video platforms present unacceptable interception and exploitation risk. Call-by-Invite capability via SMS or SekurSend email ensures controlled operator access and eliminates unsolicited contact vectors. Each user is assigned a unique Sekur ID for operational vetting and identity management, with no phone number required — preserving personnel anonymity across all voice and video operations.
Sekur Private Data is a Swiss-hosted cybersecurity, defense communications, and privacy solutions provider, offering a secure suite of tools to protect governments, defense and federal agencies, businesses, and individuals from unauthorized access and cyber threats. With capabilities such as SekurMail, SekurMessenger, and SekurVPN, Sekur provides a reliable and secure means of digital communication and data storage for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), classified-adjacent and civilian communications use, grounded in Swiss privacy standards with on-premises infrastructure for government agencies, allowing for data sovereignty. Sekur sells its solutions through its website www.sekur.com, approved distributors and telecommunications companies globally, and through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), Contract No. 47QTCA18D0089.
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 20, 2026 / Sekur Private Data, Inc., a Miami based leading Swiss-hosted cybersecurity, private communications, and defense communications company serving enterprise, government, and defense clients, and wholly owned U.S. based subsidiary of Sekur Private Data (OTCQB:SWISF)(CSE:SKUR)(FRA:GDT0) (“Sekur” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the appointment of John T. Lewis, a retired CIA Senior Intelligence Service Executive Expert and CIA Trailblazer Medal recipient, as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer and a member of its Strategic Advisory Board. Mr. Lewis brings over 34 years of front-line experience in the development, deployment, and leadership of some of the most sensitive technical intelligence capabilities in the U.S. Intelligence Community – making him uniquely qualified to advance Sekur’s mission of delivering world-class privacy and secure communications to individuals, enterprises, and governments worldwide.
Throughout his CIA career, Mr. Lewis was at the forefront of developing secure systems and communications capabilities that operated in the world’s most hostile environments. From hands-on engineering of clandestine RF systems to helping lead the CIA’s Federal Laboratory and shaping Intelligence Community-wide research strategy, his career was defined by one constant: ensuring that sensitive information and communications remain protected against the most sophisticated adversaries on earth.
That expertise arrives at a pivotal moment for Sekur. The company is actively expanding into military and defense communications markets – sectors where the margin for error is zero and the adversaries are state-level. Mr. Lewis’s decades of experience building and operating sensitive capabilities against exactly those adversaries, positions Sekur to meet the rigorous standards demanded by defense and government customers. His appointment signals that Sekur is not merely adapting commercial privacy tools for defense use – it is building a defense-communications capability from the ground up, with leadership that has operated at the sharpest edge of that mission.
John T. Lewis joined the CIA in 1988 as a Technical Operations Officer in the Directorate of Science & Technology’s Office of Technical Services, engineering and deploying novel, one-of-a-kind secure systems in support of the CIA’s most sensitive missions. His work spanned microprocessor design, RF systems, antenna design, circuit design, and complex device integration – all in environments where failure was not an option and operational security was absolute.
Over the following two decades, he served as Senior Program Manager and Technical Developer for the CIA’s Information Operations Center (1999-2006) and the Office of Technical Collection (2006-2009), leading complex R&D, production, and deployment efforts for Information Operations and RF MASINT capabilities in partnership with industry, academia, and National Laboratories. It was this work that earned him the CIA Trailblazer Medal in 2007 – recognition reserved for officers who develop groundbreaking capabilities that fundamentally advance the CIA’s mission.
Mr. Lewis subsequently served in the Directorate of Operations as Senior Technical Operations Officer in Latin America (2009-2013), Deputy Chief of Station (2013-2016), and Chief of Science & Technology for a DO Division (2016-2018) – roles that gave him deep operational insight into how adversaries exploit vulnerabilities in communications and data security, and what it takes to defeat them.
In the final phase of his CIA career, John Lewis served as Senior Scientist in the Directorate of Science & Technology’s Global Reach Office before being selected to help establish and lead the CIA Research Labs – the CIA’s first chartered Federal Laboratory. As Deputy Director and Chief Technology Officer from 2020 to 2023, he helped build the organization from scratch, developing research strategies, standing up Innovation Accelerator Centers, and launching the CIA’s Intellectual Property Management Program. He retired from the CIA in 2023 after 34 years of distinguished service.
John Lewis stated, “I am honored to have the opportunity to be a part of the Sekur team. Having worked with the outstanding group at Sekur for the past few months, I have seen first-hand the drive and commitment to providing a unique, secure environment to protect sensitive communication and engagement without the potential liabilities of “secure” communications apps that have become commonplace. I look forward to the opportunity to help shape the future of Sekur and their efforts to develop and deliver new capabilities and enhanced user experiences while protecting the interests of Government, business, and individuals. Based upon my experiences, I see a direct need for the Sekur tool suite, and positive impacts from those capabilities. I see examples every day that would benefit from these tools. Working with Sekur to develop an on-prem model for their tool suite will provide a unique, and managed, trusted platform for enabling secure email and messaging with confidence for Government mission needs.”
Alain Ghiai, CEO of Sekur, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome John Lewis to the Sekur family. His career at the CIA represents the gold standard of technical intelligence expertise – the kind of real-world experience protecting communications against nation-state-level threats that simply cannot be replicated in the commercial sector. Having John as our CTO and on our Strategic Advisory Board will accelerate our technology roadmap, deepen our push into military and defense communications, and establish Sekur as a trusted leader in Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) protection – a rapidly growing requirement across defense contractors, federal agencies, and government supply chains worldwide. John’s appointment reinforces our commitment to being the world’s most trusted platform for secure, private communications at every classification level.”
As Chief Technology Officer of Sekur Private Data Inc., Mr. Lewis will lead Sekur’s technology strategy and product development direction, bringing an intelligence community perspective to the company’s suite of secure communication products. He will work closely with Sekur’s engineering teams to evaluate and enhance the security architecture underlying SekurMessenger, SekurMail, SekurVPN and its STMR (Sekur Tactical Mobile Router) and the upcoming SekurPhone, and will guide the company’s approach to emerging threats and privacy-preserving technologies.
As a member of the Strategic Advisory Board, Mr. Lewis will advise Sekur’s executive leadership on technology roadmap priorities, government and enterprise market opportunities, Intelligence Community and national security sector partnerships, and the evolving global threat landscape as it relates to private data and secure communications.
John T. Lewis is a retired CIA Senior Intelligence Service Executive Expert with 34 years of service across the CIA’s Directorate of Science & Technology, Directorate of Operations, and Directorate of Digital Innovation. He is the recipient of the CIA Career Intelligence Medal and the CIA Trailblazer Medal, a four-time recipient of the DS&T John A. McCone Award for Excellence in Science & Technology, and a member of the CIA DS&T Senior Technical Service. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Arizona State University and an M.S. in Systems Engineering from George Mason University and is a certified Program Manager and Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (Level 3). Mr. Lewis currently serves as Teaching Faculty and Business Engagement Director at Arizona State University’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and as Co-PI for the ASU Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence.
Sekur delivers mission-critical secure communications engineered for operation within and outside the Sekur network, bypassing traditional telecommunications infrastructure and eliminating exposure to interception, signals exploitation, phone record compromise, and network surveillance. No Sekur solution data mines or location tracks its operators. All solutions are built on proprietary architecture with zero reliance on Big Tech infrastructure or open-source code – purpose-built for defense, intelligence community, and federal agency operational environments. Government and defense deployments are supported by on-premises infrastructure options for full data sovereignty and operational control.
A defense-grade encrypted email platform engineered for personnel operating at the command level across military, federal agency, and intelligence community environments. Built on proprietary architecture with zero Big Tech dependencies and no metadata tracking, SekurMail ensures that mission-sensitive communications remain strictly compartmented between sender and recipient. Operational capabilities include SekurSend/SekurReply for secure transmission to non-Sekur personnel without exposing operator identities or message content; full message delivery control and audit capability; encrypted file transfer; custom domain support for organizational integration; and active countermeasures against phishing, social engineering, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks targeting command and administrative networks.
A hardened, field-deployable secure messaging platform providing end-to-end encrypted text, file transfer, voice recordings, and collaboration capabilities for personnel operating in sensitive, denied, or contested environments. Features include self-destructing messages for operational security, encrypted file transfers, and compliance-grade archiving for after-action and audit requirements. Cross-network secure communications with non-Sekur personnel are supported via Chat-by-Invite – enabling secure coordination with external mission partners without network compromise. Each operator is assigned a unique Sekur ID for identity vetting and contact authentication, with no phone number required – preserving personnel anonymity and OPSEC integrity across all operational environments.
A military-standard Virtual Private Network leveraging proprietary HeliX encryption technology, engineered to provide secure internet access, identity obfuscation, and traffic protection for personnel operating in sensitive, forward-deployed, or hostile environments. SekurVPN maintains zero data logging, ensuring no operator activity record exists that could be exploited through legal process, network compromise, or adversarial collection. Purpose-built for use cases where standard commercial VPN solutions present unacceptable counterintelligence and operational security risk.
An enterprise-grade secure email relay solution that enables domain splitting – allowing organizations to establish secure communications at the command, executive, or senior staff level without requiring full organizational migration or infrastructure overhaul. SekurRelay eliminates one of the most significant barriers to large-scale defense and government deployment, enabling phased adoption that protects the highest-value personnel and communications immediately while broader organizational implementation proceeds. Designed for defense contractors, federal agencies, and IC components requiring rapid, low-friction elevation of communications security at the command tier.
A fully encrypted voice and video communications platform engineered on proprietary HeliX data transfer architecture, purpose-built to defeat telecom network tracing, resist Pegasus-style malware intrusion, and support Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements. SekurVoice is designed for personnel conducting sensitive, covert, or classified-adjacent communications where standard carrier-based voice and video platforms present unacceptable interception and exploitation risk. Call-by-Invite capability via SMS or SekurSend email ensures controlled operator access and eliminates unsolicited contact vectors. Each user is assigned a unique Sekur ID for operational vetting and identity management, with no phone number required – preserving personnel anonymity across all voice and video operations.
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2026 / Sekur Private Data, Inc., a leading Swiss-hosted cybersecurity, private communications, and defense communications company serving enterprise, government, and defense clients, and wholly owned subsidiary of Sekur Private Data (OTCQB:SWISF)(CSE:SKUR)(FRA:GDT0) (“Sekur” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce the appointments of the first two of several Strategic Advisory Board members.
The Board is expected to grow to other members in the coming weeks and months, to complement the various sectors Sekur is planning to offer its secure communications solutions and capabilities. The Strategic Advisory Board will first focus on Government and Federal Agencies, Law Enforcement, Intelligence Community, Defense and Special Operations sectors, reflecting the need for new capabilities to offer communications for Controlled Unclassified Information in various government sectors.
The Company is pleased to announce the following people as members of the Strategic Advisory Board.
Philip Oakley is a highly decorated intelligence professional and entrepreneur, holding dual master’s degrees in Strategic Intelligence and National Security from the Joint Military Intelligence College and Naval War College respectively, alongside further graduate qualifications in Education Administration. He is a Certified Intelligence Community Officer, Certified Imagery Analyst, and Certified Counterintelligence Agent – credentials that underpin a career spanning elite military intelligence, academia, and private enterprise.
His military career placed him at the highest levels of national security. Based at the Pentagon, Philip prepared and delivered intelligence briefings to the President, Vice President, Secretary of Defense, and Joint Chiefs of Staff, producing over 200 threat assessments to senior leadership. He was notably hand-picked by the Joint Staff J2 to attend the Naval War College – a rare distinction for an Army officer – where he authored a seminal paper recommending the establishment of a Homeland Defense Agency, a concept realized shortly after in the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. During a critical North Korea standoff, he developed an intelligence exchange program that increased production by over 200%, briefing General Officers and the Undersecretary of Defense directly.
Philip was assigned to duty stations including but not limited to the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC), Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Bolling Air Force Base, US Forces Korea, and the J2 Pentagon. Among his assignments, he was leading an element that prepared the Daily Intelligence Briefings for the Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and provided briefings to the President of the United States, is also a certified Intelligence Community Officer (ICO). Philip has numerous military awards including Multiple Army Accommodation Medals, Good Conduct Medals, Meritorious Service Medals, and several Defense Meritorious Service Medals.
In academia, Philip served as both Adjunct and Full-Time Professor of Strategic Intelligence at the Joint Military Intelligence College, developing curriculum for over thirty courses and mentoring dozens of graduate thesis committees. He also was personally chosen by the Commanding General of the US Army Intelligence School to shape requirements for Army-wide strategic intelligence officers.
As founder and CEO of i3 Integrative Creative Solutions, Philip has translated this extraordinary background into a thriving Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business, building sales teams that have exceeded $1.6 billion over 15 years, delivering cutting-edge technology solutions – including Palantir, IBM, and Pixia – to federal, state, and intelligence community clients.
Philip Oakley stated, “I was honored to be asked to be part of the Sekur Strategic Advisory Board. Over the last 16 years I’ve been part of several technology companies’ sales and success in federal sales spaces with over US$1.6 billion in sales within my group of companies. Besides the technical differentiators that will greatly impact the controlled but unclassified information (“CUI”) environment, Sekur has assembled an amazing team of federal experienced individuals, joining in the coming weeks. The soon-to-be announced names greatly enhance the credibility of this amazing technology. Simply put, the investment in the federal team speaks volumes about the direction this innovative company is headed in.”
Ken Rogers is a seasoned senior government and technology executive with a rare blend of experience across five U.S. federal agencies, multinationals, startups, and global NGOs. He retired in 2024 from the U.S. State Department and was awarded the prestigious Director General’s Cup during the Foreign Affairs Day Celebration in 2025. This award recognizes individuals from the contemporary generation of career civil and foreign service employees who have demonstrated exceptional service and commitment and was only issued to two members in 2024.
With over 15 years at the U.S. Department of State, where he rose to serve as Deputy CIO for Business Management and Planning, IT Comptroller, and Chief Digital Strategist. In these roles he held direct budgetary responsibility of approximately US$1.3 billion while overseeing a global $3.8 billion IT portfolio spanning 85,000 personnel across more than 300 locations worldwide. He led IT strategic workforce planning, acquisitions, enterprise architecture, and portfolio management, while serving as the primary liaison between the State Department, the White House, and the Office of Management and Budget. Key achievements included implementing FITARA, developing the Department’s cloud strategy, and re-engineering IT acquisition across the organisation.
Prior to his State Department tenure, Ken served as Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Science & Technology Directorate, where he oversaw a $75 million IT portfolio supporting a $1.3 billion homeland security R&D organization. His remit encompassed IT investments, infrastructure, interoperability across DHS labs, DOE National Labs, and Academic Centers of Excellence, ensuring full regulatory compliance across a complex and sensitive technology environment.
Alongside his government roles, Ken served as Faculty Chair for Cyberspace Strategies at the National Defense University’s College of Information and Cyberspace, educating military, civilian, and international leaders on securing and managing information technology at the enterprise level. He has also advised foreign governments on national IT governance strategies, reflecting a breadth of influence that extends well beyond domestic policy.
Ken was immediately attracted to Sekur‘s solutions set because of its ability to provide more secure communications between the Department of States and its diplomatic counterparts in over 200 countries using voice and video call, messaging and email capabilities. These tools also provide other civilian agencies with similar needed capabilities including the Department of Homeland Security’s engagement with first responders’ nationwide.
Ken Rogers stated, “I am honored to be part of the Sekur leadership team and look forward to bringing this groundbreaking secure messaging and communications platform to industry and government. Sekur delivers a world-class end-to-end encrypted solution designed to ensure that sensitive documents and information are shared only with their intended audiences-privately, securely, and with confidence.”
Alain Ghiai, CEO of Sekur, commented: “We are honored to welcome Philip Oakley and Kenneth Rogers to our Strategic Advisory Board. Their expertise will be instrumental in introducing Sekur’s secure communications capabilities across the Defense, Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, and Federal spaces – particularly in filling the void that exists in the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) space. We look forward to expanding the board and working toward becoming an essential provider of secure communications to all who serve the U.S. Government, domestically and globally.”
Core Defense & Government Communications Solutions:
Sekur delivers mission-critical secure communications operable within and outside the Sekur network, bypassing traditional telecom infrastructure and eliminating exposure to interception, phone record hacking, and network surveillance. No Sekur solution data mines or location tracks users. All solutions are built on proprietary architecture with zero reliance on Big Tech infrastructure or open-source coding – engineered for defense, intelligence, and federal agency operational environments. Government solutions are provided with an on-premises infrastructure for data sovereignty.
SekurMail: A defense-grade encrypted email solution built for personnel operating at the highest levels of government and military command. With zero Big Tech reliance, no tracking, and proprietary encryption, it ensures mission-sensitive communications remain strictly confidential for both sender and recipient. Capabilities include SekurSend/SekurReply for secure transmission to non-Sekur users without compromising identities or content, full email delivery control, automatic data export, file transfer, custom domain support, and active countermeasures against phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks.
SekurMessenger: A hardened field-ready secure messaging platform featuring end-to-end encryption, self-destructing messages, encrypted file transfers, encrypted voice recordings, and compliance archiving. Supports cross-network secure communications capabilities with non-Sekur users via Chat-by-Invite. Each operator is assigned a unique Sekur ID for contact vetting, with no phone number required – preserving anonymity and operational security.
SekurVPN: A defense-grade VPN leveraging military-standard encryption and proprietary HeliX technology, with capabilities providing secure internet access and identity protection and obfuscation for personnel operating in sensitive, forward, or hostile environments, with zero data logging.
SekurRelay: A command-level enterprise email solution that splits an organisation’s domain, enabling secure communications at the executive or command level without requiring full organizational migration – eliminating a critical barrier to large-scale defense and government deployment.
SekurVoice: A fully encrypted Voice and Video communications platform built on proprietary HeliX data transfer technology and capability, engineered to defeat telecom network tracing and resist Pegasus-style malware intrusion. Call-by-Invite capability via SMS or sekur/send email ensures controlled operator access, with each user assigned a Sekur ID for operational vetting and no phone number required – purpose-built for Controlled Unclassified Information and covert and classified-adjacent communications.
About Sekur Private Data
Sekur Private Data is a Swiss-hosted cybersecurity, defense communications, and privacy solutions provider, offering a secure suite of tools to protect governments, defense and federal agencies, businesses, and individuals from unauthorized access and cyber threats. With capabilities such as SekurMail, SekurMessenger, and SekurVPN, Sekur provides a reliable and secure means of digital communication and data storage for Controlled Unclassified Information (CIU), classified-adjacent and civilian communications use, grounded in Swiss privacy standards with on-premises infrastructure for government agencies, allowing for data sovereignty. Sekur sells its solutions through its website www.sekur.com, approved distributors and telecommunications companies globally, and through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS), Contract No. 47QTCA18D0089 serving governments, defense institutions, federal agencies, businesses, and consumers worldwide. Sekur’s main sales operations are in Miami, USA.
VANCOUVER, BC AND MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 16, 2026 / Sekur Private Data, Inc., a leading Swiss-hosted cybersecurity and private communications platform, and wholly owned subsidiary of Sekur Private Data (OTCQB:SWISF)(CSE:SKUR)(FRA:GDT0) (“Sekur” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has signed a distribution agreement with Mokilink Services, a business online and offline community offering business solutions to the public and private sectors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”) and various countries in Africa.
The contract was facilitated through Sekur’s Director of Africa sales, Mr. Christophe Kabeya. Sekur is presently training Mokilink’s sales staff and translating marketing collateral into French. The Company expects sales from this distribution to start by the end of Q2 2026.
Cyberattacks in Africa targeting wealthy individuals, corporations and government officials have increased exponentially in the last six months alone, specifically Business Email Compromise or “BEC” attacks. As per Tech.Africa report, 8 out of the top 20 cyberhacked countries are in Africa.
Alain Ghiai, CEO of Sekur stated, “We are very excited to have signed our first distribution agreement in the Democratic Republic of Congo (“DRC”). We are believe that this will be the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship with the people and businesses of the DRC as we are confident this is only the first of several contracts we plan to close in the DRC. We look forward to protecting the citizen, businesses and government entities of the DRC as cyber-attacks have exponentially increased in Africa”
Additionally:
The Company would like to announce the issuance of 571,428 units at a price of CA$0.05 (the “Units”) for gross proceeds of CA$28,571 (approx. US$20,000) Each Unit is comprised of one common share (each a “Common Share”) in the share capital of the Company and one full common share purchase warrant (each a “Warrant”). Each full Warrant entitles its holder to purchase one additional common share at a price of CA$0.05 for a period of 48 months following the closing. Shares issued will be subject to a four-month hold period according to applicable securities laws of Canada. This issuance is related to the private placement closed on June 30th, 2025 as per news release dated June 30 2025 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sekur-private-data-ltd-announces-022000362.html
Mokilink Services is an online and offline community platform that aims to connect, gather, and facilitate access for entrepreneurs, service providers, and SMEs to new opportunities, public markets, and the public and private sectors across the DRC, Africa, and the world. Mokilink is passionate about helping entrepreneurs, suppliers, service providers, and small and large businesses grow and thrive. For more information visit: https://mokilink.com/
Sekur Private Data is a Swiss-hosted cybersecurity and privacy communications provider, offering a secure suite of tools to protect governments, businesses and individuals from unauthorized access and cyber threats. With solutions such as SekurMail, SekurMessenger, and SekurVPN, Sekur provides an accessible and reliable means of digital communication and data storage, grounded in Swiss privacy standards. Sekur sells its solutions through its website www.sekur.com, approved distributors and telecommunications companies globally. Sekur serves governments, businesses, and consumers worldwide, with its government solutions offering on-premises data hosting to maintain data sovereignty. Its main sales operations are in Miami, USA.